No bloody ways !! I owned 5 Land Rovers in my life - compared to what you (up for a two-wheeel drive award) have just done with Kombi, there is no comparrison. Landies lose hands down !! What size motor do you have in the Kombi ? I am impressed is a complete understatement. Hats off to Maxine - never a serious or even semi-concerned face - just smiles and laughter. True winner. Allow me to be selfish - do not stop what you guys are doing, absolutely amazing and entertaining.! My very best and go "safely" - am right behind you .. .. .. LOL LOL
Great entertainment guys, you are living the dream. The Combi is awesome, is the business!! Its great to see a family unit working together and making amazing memories!!
My wife and I took off across the country 30 years ago in a 73 Westfalia camper...2.0 litre flat motor. I also owned a 1600 72 "low light" before that. We got a lot of looks and comments where we took it and even towed other ppl out of dodge a cpl times. The secret is the weight over the rear end, gives great traction. Despite many fond memories, never again...I worked on that damn van almost daily....luckily I'm a qualified mechanic and VW nutter (in remission).
@@KarstanAndMaxine if I had a dollar for every time my wife and turn to each other during your vids with that knowing nod...the oil cooler comment you made in one vid gave us a giggle. Yup, it's the only way to keep em going in the tropics. All the ills you are going thru, we had them all too.
Yep, the big thing to learn about Kombi driving is there are places where you just have to give them stick and keep the revs high. They LOVE a bit of rough treatment.
Love it guys. We moved from a 76 series to a modern day 4motion van and we reckon what you do in your humble Kombi is legendary. Keep up the great work. Cheers. Alex and Olga.
12:15 I used to go to a fishing spot near Rockhampton years ago, and to get to was a small, black soil hill that had to be negotiated. I was there camping one weekend and watched 3 4WDs have to take two shots at the hill to get up. I had had a couple of Cooper's and decided to jump in my Kombi. I drove it up the hill, past the 4WDs, turned around and drove back down again...It was a fun day. Oh, if you look for the Layland Brothers Kombi on the web, my Kombi was the same colour with the same pop-top, but the model prior to theirs.
Me and my 11yo son are watching and he kept saying 'What a frick' in the intense part. Bloody hell man! You put us all 4wd owners to shame. Hahaha. You two are legends!!! Keep it up!!!
We went to the Cape in 1991 and a Kombi travelled up and back with us, had extra clearance and had no trouble at all, we were geared up to help them if needed, but didn't need to
Bloody awesome guys. Seeing this takes me back to our days travelling around OZ in our 74 Kombi. Doing similar shit, signs saying 4WD only, road closed etc. just keep the valves adjusted and the oil temp low. Go the Kraut.
Wife and I had a 2 seater Hilux, then came children, so the Hilux went for a wagon. Then I was issued a Nissan Urvan as a work vehicle, (additional seating added for children) by company I worked for. We quickly discovered how capable this vehicle was off-road also. It had a really low 1st gear allowing us to transverse stuff I'm sure it was never designed to do. We'd go many places, 4wders would say, you won't get to that place in that, guess what we did just as you are. Many vehicles, many years later, my now adult children still reflect on the adventures in the Urvan. And yes, it turned up ready for work on a Monday morning, all washed, undamaged ready for another week of lugging office furniture and equipment around. However, we eventually ended up back in the world of 4WD vehicles, been along the entire teletrack a couple of times now, but the Urvan memory's came flooding back watching this, Thanks for the memories, must show the kids, grandkids also. Enjoy.
Fantastic guys 🤗 good memories of a T3 ‘73 ice cream body VW I explored with for many years in Africa. Followed up with a T4 Syncro. Loving your channel 😎
What legends u 4 are!!! yes i include ur beautiful bus nogood - so glad i found ur posts - inspiring and u guys keeping it so very real - im a convert to ur channel for travel/kombi/adventure/natural raw and keeping it real - so damn refreshing - pls keep it up guys love it (i have a 75 bay)
I just had a thought that may help you with cooling the Kombi. My father added some rubber-type extensions to the engine air inlets at the back of the Kombi. It seemed to help get more air through those vents. Imagine cupping your ear with your hand to hear better. That sort of shape. Maybe it's an idea you could use.
This channel truly deserves an Oscar. 🏆✨ It's so raw, unique and World-class. It's my all-time favorite. Thanks guys & safe rides! 🐿️💕 💌... from Africa. 🦒🌍🍂
How goods Cockatoo Creek!??!! We loved it up there. The kids were playing with "frogs" until we figured out they were probably cane toads! 😂 Good times 👌 Gun shot has tracks around the infamous "drop" so you probably could have gone in for a squiz....next time 👍
My brother and I had a Baja Bug and kept up with mod trends. One thing was a rubber distributor cap. It still had six holes, but fit snugly around distro and wires.
You are living proof that you don't need to spend big bucks to have fun and great adventures. When I was in my early thirties (now 65) I did a number of trips with a Sydney 4WD club in my bog standard Lada Niva. On one trip there was a fully kitted out Troopie (turbo, front and rear air lockers, lift kit, the works) who had to be winched out of a creek crossing that my Lada didn't even struggle with. the owner of the Troopie was not impressed.
Hi guys this is the first time I’ve seen your video ,wow ,you have just given the world a really taste of Australia with the FTP F**** the problem spirit have a go mate cheers guys, duck tape,wd40, cable ties kombi will travel ha,ha
Really enjoyed that as I've a bit of similar stuff in an 86 Suzuki Swift GTi across the Gulf. Does the Kombi have an LSD as it seems to handle the track better than my front wheel drive, especially uphill where FWD suffers. That sort of punishment must lead to many breakages and repairs - can you list what the more serious have been? Is the vehicle legally registered as I don't think it would pass a NSW rego check! Cheers, Rick
Don’t let the patina fool you !!! A mechanically well maintained kombi will get you through just about anything Deep water may stop you but the rough stuff will be just eaten up
@@kris8742 the VW engine trans package with the weight right over the wheels is the key … The kombi had a reduction hub from memory Same thing as a hummer The drive goes in above the axle centreline And has reduction gears in the hub Gears them lower ( less top speed) But great off road , and increases clearance as drive goes into top of the wheel assembly
Great trip guys. The Kombi sure did the job. Memories of my trip in T30 X Trail in 2015 but mainly on the Development Road. Still regret not doing Fruit Bat Falls on way back. Great fun watching your postings. 😁
No bloody ways !! I owned 5 Land Rovers in my life - compared to what you (up for a two-wheeel drive award) have just done with Kombi, there is no comparrison. Landies lose hands down !! What size motor do you have in the Kombi ? I am impressed is a complete understatement. Hats off to Maxine - never a serious or even semi-concerned face - just smiles and laughter. True winner. Allow me to be selfish - do not stop what you guys are doing, absolutely amazing and entertaining.! My very best and go "safely" - am right behind you .. .. .. LOL LOL
Haha thanks Henry .. it a 2110cc .. and yes max is a legend.. never complains .. unless I fart in car haha
@@KarstanAndMaxine Ha ha ha .. .. .. now I know why she sits in the middle - to protect the baby from certain sounds and smells :-)
Agree. Absolutely awesome machine and impressive driving. Legendary performance IMO.
But anything will outperform a landy
No way. Not believing it. That’s a combi body on an 80 series chassis
Great entertainment guys, you are living the dream. The Combi is awesome, is the business!! Its great to see a family unit working together and making amazing memories!!
Thanks Steve
Love watching your adventures. Because these are places I will never get to. Thanks for taking us along!
My wife and I took off across the country 30 years ago in a 73 Westfalia camper...2.0 litre flat motor. I also owned a 1600 72 "low light" before that. We got a lot of looks and comments where we took it and even towed other ppl out of dodge a cpl times. The secret is the weight over the rear end, gives great traction. Despite many fond memories, never again...I worked on that damn van almost daily....luckily I'm a qualified mechanic and VW nutter (in remission).
Hahaha I know the feeling !! Daily remedial maintenance!
@@KarstanAndMaxine if I had a dollar for every time my wife and turn to each other during your vids with that knowing nod...the oil cooler comment you made in one vid gave us a giggle. Yup, it's the only way to keep em going in the tropics. All the ills you are going thru, we had them all too.
Yep, the big thing to learn about Kombi driving is there are places where you just have to give them stick and keep the revs high. They LOVE a bit of rough treatment.
That was seriously good driving, guys. You are dead right about an experienced 2-wheel driver beating an inexperienced 4-wheel driver any day.
love the banter and great going in the old kombi
Thanks lee
That is some very impressive driving. The man has skills. That Kombie is amazing. It seems to be unstoppable. Loved this
I've only just started watching you guy's from a old Newy boy I'm hooked on your adventures well done
Awesome mate! Glad you found us 👍🏻
Love it. All of you three just bounce off each other.
Love it guys. We moved from a 76 series to a modern day 4motion van and we reckon what you do in your humble Kombi is legendary. Keep up the great work. Cheers. Alex and Olga.
Now that’s what I call van life👊🏻
Awesome to see a combi go off road , so much better than a petrol guzzling ram , well done 👍 🔥🔥
Just found your channel and loving it..and you have the most beautiful sweet child such a credit to you both...keep smiling guys x
You guys absolutely rock for taking a Kombi up the Cape!
Not watching in order, just luvving it. Hope the kombi hangs in.
12:15 I used to go to a fishing spot near Rockhampton years ago, and to get to was a small, black soil hill that had to be negotiated. I was there camping one weekend and watched 3 4WDs have to take two shots at the hill to get up. I had had a couple of Cooper's and decided to jump in my Kombi. I drove it up the hill, past the 4WDs, turned around and drove back down again...It was a fun day. Oh, if you look for the Layland Brothers Kombi on the web, my Kombi was the same colour with the same pop-top, but the model prior to theirs.
Me and my 11yo son are watching and he kept saying 'What a frick' in the intense part. Bloody hell man! You put us all 4wd owners to shame. Hahaha. You two are legends!!! Keep it up!!!
We went to the Cape in 1991 and a Kombi travelled up and back with us, had extra clearance and had no trouble at all, we were geared up to help them if needed, but didn't need to
Bloody awesome guys. Seeing this takes me back to our days travelling around OZ in our 74 Kombi. Doing similar shit, signs saying 4WD only, road closed etc. just keep the valves adjusted and the oil temp low. Go the Kraut.
Haha yeah kombis will go near anywhere .. sometimes it just needs alittle more right foot haha
Well done brother 👊💪true sense of adventure, old skool 👍👍
Wife and I had a 2 seater Hilux, then came children, so the Hilux went for a wagon.
Then I was issued a Nissan Urvan as a work vehicle, (additional seating added for children) by company I worked for. We quickly discovered how capable this vehicle was off-road also. It had a really low 1st gear allowing us to transverse stuff I'm sure it was never designed to do.
We'd go many places, 4wders would say, you won't get to that place in that, guess what we did just as you are. Many vehicles, many years later, my now adult children still reflect on the adventures in the Urvan.
And yes, it turned up ready for work on a Monday morning, all washed, undamaged ready for another week of lugging office furniture and equipment around.
However, we eventually ended up back in the world of 4WD vehicles, been along the entire teletrack a couple of times now, but the Urvan memory's came flooding back watching this, Thanks for the memories, must show the kids, grandkids also.
Enjoy.
Fantastic guys 🤗 good memories of a T3 ‘73 ice cream body VW I explored with for many years in Africa. Followed up with a T4 Syncro. Loving your channel 😎
Show ! Kombi em seu habitat natural !!
What legends u 4 are!!! yes i include ur beautiful bus nogood - so glad i found ur posts - inspiring and u guys keeping it
so very real - im a convert to ur channel for travel/kombi/adventure/natural raw and keeping it real - so damn refreshing - pls keep it up guys love it (i have a 75 bay)
Thanks legend !!!!
Good Ole Kombi :)
Unbelievable. 💪💪💪Keep doin what you’re doin guys and safe driving out there!
Can't wait to see what else is in store!
It’s going to be epic!!
I just had a thought that may help you with cooling the Kombi. My father added some rubber-type extensions to the engine air inlets at the back of the Kombi. It seemed to help get more air through those vents. Imagine cupping your ear with your hand to hear better. That sort of shape. Maybe it's an idea you could use.
How bloody epic is this!!! Bloody brilliant clip, edge of the seat stuff, lol
Good on ya's I reckon...
Hahhaa yeah it was a risky trip ... great fun and will be back to the cape soon to do the full track !
Oh man this is so good!!!!
Just found your channel, loving it. 👍
Hello from America, just found your channel awesome stuff.
This channel truly deserves an Oscar. 🏆✨
It's so raw, unique and World-class. It's my all-time favorite.
Thanks guys & safe rides! 🐿️💕
💌... from Africa. 🦒🌍🍂
Awesome stuff. I’d love to do that in a Kombi
I love this episode
How goods Cockatoo Creek!??!! We loved it up there. The kids were playing with "frogs" until we figured out they were probably cane toads! 😂 Good times 👌
Gun shot has tracks around the infamous "drop" so you probably could have gone in for a squiz....next time 👍
You guys did an Amazing job, and the commentary was just brilliant!!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks mate .. we try !
My brother and I had a Baja Bug and kept up with mod trends. One thing was a rubber distributor cap. It still had six holes, but fit snugly around distro and wires.
Epic stuff, loving the bumps and all camera work. Keep going🤙
Cheers mate!!! Looking forward to getting better & better & sharing a whole lot more 🤙🏻
Yeh Legends👊🙏🇦🇺 Epic stuff
Thanks mate 👍🏻 stoked to be on a roll now!
Awesome 👍👍👍💯💯💯
🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Sensational
Why buy a 4x4, just buy a Kombi!
You have met & made some amazing friends along the way!
4x4s are cheaper these day hahaha
🙃AWESOME 😁
I believe in miracles now
Great driving my man
I actually had anxiety feels watching this as if I was there
Awesome stuff guys well done. You have a new subscriber
And I thought the Leyland Brothers were great, they had it easy with their 4 wheels compared to your two wheels, what a Kombi,
Totally loving your trip. Wish I could contribute more. But hope you can buy bub an icypole next stop.
Ual que aventura
Entertaining! You did well. When did you do it, we were up there mid September & some sections looked easier when we did them than when you did.
Thanks
Thanks for watching 👍🏻😄
Pretty awesome ,a few of us are heading up threr next year, when did you do this trip.
We did it during covid in 2020!
You are living proof that you don't need to spend big bucks to have fun and great adventures. When I was in my early thirties (now 65) I did a number of trips with a Sydney 4WD club in my bog standard Lada Niva. On one trip there was a fully kitted out Troopie (turbo, front and rear air lockers, lift kit, the works) who had to be winched out of a creek crossing that my Lada didn't even struggle with. the owner of the Troopie was not impressed.
Problem is the Kombi nearly cost more then The 4wds these day haha
Only need a 4WD in front of
Amazing offroad, how much fuel do you carry because these old vans drink it like a V-8 sometimes.
Oko will be great now
Can’t wait to do it in the OKA
Hi guys this is the first time I’ve seen your video ,wow ,you have just given the world a really taste of Australia with the FTP F**** the problem spirit have a go mate cheers guys, duck tape,wd40, cable ties kombi will travel ha,ha
Hahaha yeah life to short to not take chances ! Zip ties save lives haha
Really enjoyed that as I've a bit of similar stuff in an 86 Suzuki Swift GTi across the Gulf. Does the Kombi have an LSD as it seems to handle the track better than my front wheel drive, especially uphill where FWD suffers. That sort of punishment must lead to many breakages and repairs - can you list what the more serious have been? Is the vehicle legally registered as I don't think it would pass a NSW rego check! Cheers, Rick
Don’t let the patina fool you !!!
A mechanically well maintained kombi will get you through just about anything
Deep water may stop you but the rough stuff will be just eaten up
You reverse up sweep hills with a front wheel drive, it works.
@@kris8742 the VW engine trans package with the weight right over the wheels is the key …
The kombi had a reduction hub from memory
Same thing as a hummer
The drive goes in above the axle centreline
And has reduction gears in the hub
Gears them lower ( less top speed)
But great off road , and increases clearance as drive goes into top of the wheel assembly
I think you need to spend mo money on ??? Just like the rest. Go the kombi…. 👌🍻🏴☠️👍
What are 4 wheel drives for again???
well done mate in SA vw go where 4 wheel drives cant
4x4's are only needed for novice off-roaders!!!!
Is this stock parts? I have to know.
What have you guys done mechanically?
hey guys anymore vids?
DID YOU PASS ANY TOYOTAS VANS ON YOUR WAYS THEY ARE SO GOOd/?.
van tour???
Coming soon 😉!!!!
Great trip guys. The Kombi sure did the job. Memories of my trip in T30 X Trail in 2015 but mainly on the Development Road. Still regret not doing Fruit Bat Falls on way back. Great fun watching your postings. 😁