DANGEROUS RIVER CROSSINGS. Nearly FLOATED our 4wds. INSANE off-road adventure Australia, Sofala

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  • @TylerThompson90
    @TylerThompson90  3 роки тому +16

    ATTENTION UA-cam - I'VE BEEN TRYING TO WORK ON BALANCING OUT THE AUDIO BETTER IN THESE VIDEOS, CAN YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS ON HOW IT CAME OUT IN THIS EPISODE - In regards to talk the GoPro footage, music, and talking, whether the audio is consistent and good quality throughout the episode or what needs improving. Thank you ☺️

    • @nathan100tz
      @nathan100tz 3 роки тому +3

      I turned down the music at the start but back up for the rest. Not an issue though as it's better than most, other channels I have to turn up and down throughout their videos. I'm pretty sensitive to volume though, so probably not a typical viewer.

    • @nathan100tz
      @nathan100tz 3 роки тому +2

      Also can't tell the difference with the drone footage viewing on my phone (I used to be a pro photographer and have flown a lot of drones). Save your money for now.

    • @TylerThompson90
      @TylerThompson90  3 роки тому

      @@nathan100tz Okay thanks for the feedback mate!

    • @Rufus761
      @Rufus761 3 роки тому +1

      Hi Tyler, I think the sound quality is fine. I have a question though, do you have control over where the ads are placed in the video? I must admit I tend to cancel the ads during the video but would be quite happy to let them run at the beginning or end. I realise you generate income from the ads, if you have no control over the number or placement of the ads then I had better let them all run.
      Cheers keep up the good work. 👍🏻

    • @graemetowner7257
      @graemetowner7257 3 роки тому +5

      Audio balance was fine...if your recording all the audio off the GoPro, just shows how good they are ! If your talking to your dad, get closer together, the chat about snorkels his mic level was struggling a bit but not bad considering. DJI haven't released any date for Mavic 3, or even if they are going to. If you have the Air 2 i would stick with that or if you feel you need more quality, go mavic 2 pro. Now your running your channel as a business, don't get sucked into spending your profit on fancy camera/sound gear, if it works now, why change ?

  • @swh5113
    @swh5113 3 роки тому +26

    Just watching another brilliant video. Always amazed at how your father’s vehicle performs so well. You show people what can be done without huge budgets and highly modified vehicles, which is what most of us have available. All credit to you both.

    • @TylerThompson90
      @TylerThompson90  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it

    • @ryanwicks4427
      @ryanwicks4427 3 роки тому

      Well said mate

    • @NathanKingOverland
      @NathanKingOverland 3 роки тому

      @@TylerThompson90 I agree!
      As a side note, Isuzu needs to bring off-road vehicles back to the US.

  • @johnhirt2821
    @johnhirt2821 3 роки тому +16

    The 3 of you boys are a great team. What a privilege to share such adventures with those who are most precious to you. Thanks for yet another great video. Cheers.

  • @markd3925
    @markd3925 3 роки тому +17

    Snorkel is a nice insurance, I would always fit one before lockers

  • @adamkrawczyk6382
    @adamkrawczyk6382 2 роки тому

    Area is known as Wallaby Rocks. Turon clears up nicely after about a week of no rain. Check BOM for water level at Sofala, gets challenging after about 2.2m. There's also a track going up river as well from where you came in- hook a right and go under the old bridge. Get out of there if there is significant rain in the Sunny corner/Portland/capertee area as the river will rise very quickly about a day later.

  • @tonesbones502
    @tonesbones502 3 роки тому

    Audio is fine Tyler. Another quality video that entertains us 4x4ers

  • @ArkansasOffroad
    @ArkansasOffroad 3 роки тому

    Another sick video. Thanks Tyler. Cheers from the states! 🇺🇸

  • @thelazyoverlander
    @thelazyoverlander 3 роки тому

    NEVER ceases to amaze me just how capable the MUX is, I know other channels have used them in the past with great success. I agree with you guys, snorkel BEFORE lockers every time.

  • @mothergoose3064
    @mothergoose3064 3 роки тому

    Tyler your videos just keep getting better. Well done.

  • @johnpurves2951
    @johnpurves2951 3 роки тому

    Excellent job! Great combination of awesome footage, great tunes and a story too. Very good watching!

  • @ryan_sin6752
    @ryan_sin6752 3 роки тому +1

    Cool to see you take your son on most of your trips, what an awesome experience for you both!

  • @mmorgz6622
    @mmorgz6622 3 роки тому

    gday tyler, here is a tip from a fellow 4wder...
    cary a few packets of foam ear plugs in the glovebox. in the bottom of your doors, there are rain drains that allow water that makes it down the glass to drain back out the bottom.
    problem with that is when you do deep water crossings or bog holes, water and mud will go in the drains and fill the door until it comes through the access ports behind the door card. no matter how good your seals are, this will be how you flood the carpet if you get stuck.
    so squash up the ear plugs and put them in the drains before you go out and remove them again at the end of the trip. if they don't stop the water completely, they will slow it down an incredible amount and buy you a heap of time to recover with dry interior. hope you can make use of this and it helps in future.

    • @TylerThompson90
      @TylerThompson90  3 роки тому +1

      Okay thanks for the tip mate, appreciate it! Ill have a look at what you're talking about this week!

  • @glennfuller6853
    @glennfuller6853 3 роки тому

    Great trip. Great to see you living the life and enjoying so many different places.

  • @steve-deltasdad3906
    @steve-deltasdad3906 3 роки тому

    Nice one mate, good change from doing rocks and mud. I would add one other item you should carry which allows deep river crossings and that's a bonnet tarp. We've used them for ages now before snorkels became so readily avail and they're cheap. The main benefit is they stop the fan blades being dragged into the radiator. Audio was good!

  • @77shappy
    @77shappy 3 роки тому +3

    Great work mate 👍
    More benefits from a snorkel than just creek crossings, better/cooler air intake etc.
    The winch on the front makes up for no locker!!!

  • @griffoandkezbiglap9364
    @griffoandkezbiglap9364 3 роки тому

    audio sounds constant your the only tuber that has bothered to acknowledge sound levels im 57 and a bit deaf thanks my brother by the way good vid all bullshit aside river crossings are not for everyone especially one's like this enjoy your new freedom journey love your vid's griffo from Queensland

  • @kevinbarker359
    @kevinbarker359 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your videos and bring us pleasure .

  • @chrisandshazza01
    @chrisandshazza01 3 роки тому

    Awesome!!! Fantastic. I think the good ole ‘bow sheet’ is sometimes forgotten these days, can help to keep engine bay components that would still get wet nice and dry.
    I’m stuck away for another 6 weeks but can’t wait to get home, your vids definitely have me looking forward to hitting the tracks with my old man and family. I’ve gotta get some offroad tyres, hmmmm and maybe a snorkel. My vehicle is a bog stocky atm. Great vid, well done and definitely agree that those water crossings would be a once in a lifetime for many.......your reward for getting out and about. Cheers

  • @OffroadTouringLife
    @OffroadTouringLife 3 роки тому +5

    Another great ep mate! Looks like you’re all having a ball!

  • @trevorhendy1
    @trevorhendy1 3 роки тому

    Just found this series, one of your best. What an amazing area.

  • @tanyawilliams
    @tanyawilliams 3 роки тому +1

    Another great video, I used to live near there but never had the privilege of doing tracks like that so was really good to see. The word you we’re looking for when fossicking for gold is gold panning 😀

  • @matt895816
    @matt895816 3 роки тому

    Great video mate. Love your content and also how you incorporate the family too. Agree with your comment re the snorkel too. It was the second thing I did after tyres. Not having lockers won't destroy your car, and the lsd, traction control can negotiate you through a lot of obstacles with some common sense. In contrast not having a snorkel would have ended your trip.

  • @alainstasse4602
    @alainstasse4602 3 роки тому +1

    Check your diffs and box for water after lengthy water crossings. Unless you have your breathers under the bonnet.

    • @TylerThompson90
      @TylerThompson90  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah we both have diff, transfer case and gearbox breathers

  • @lauriesherwood5492
    @lauriesherwood5492 3 роки тому

    Great video Tyler, audio was really good nice and clear. Many moons ago you used to place a tarp over the bullbar for water crossings, never see that anymore. Give it go one day.

  • @nextleveladventuresau
    @nextleveladventuresau 3 роки тому

    Great video mate! Been waiting for this one. Not only because I’m in it 😄 but because I’ll be moving to this region soon and would love to hit all these tracks. Cheers -Ryan

  • @garywinrow7113
    @garywinrow7113 3 роки тому

    Love the bloopers. Keeps it real haha. I’m with you guys regarding the snorkel. I did the cape without lockers but definitely needed the snorkel. God there are some knob heads. Keep up the good work.

  • @NathanKingOverland
    @NathanKingOverland 3 роки тому

    Great video. I loved going along with you. Good move on the seatbelts off during the water crossing.

  • @4bnewb969
    @4bnewb969 3 роки тому

    Another top episode Tyler👍 far more enjoyable than some of the bigger YT channels.
    I kinda like that your Dad’s MUX doesn’t have lockers. For most of us it’s showing where our vehicles can go with sensible driving.
    Ps. That canopy of yours looks the goods - so much more practical than just a tub
    Cheers...

  • @christianvillarroel8894
    @christianvillarroel8894 3 роки тому

    Another cool video, love the adventures. Cheers!

  • @inspirationadventure197
    @inspirationadventure197 3 роки тому +1

    My favourite episode that you have ever done! Amazing mate, loved every second, was just up at hill end yesterday, keen to do the bridle track soon.

  • @stephenlatimer1428
    @stephenlatimer1428 3 роки тому

    sofala area is so beautiful. 2009 i worked in the area for 10 months and some of the tracks we used for work. cheers.

  • @lizgriffin806
    @lizgriffin806 3 роки тому

    Just subscribed👍great to watch you're easy laid back way, really enjoy seeing Kye with you and his cooking funnies😂🍳🤣 love the out takes at the end too. You've inspired hubby and I ✌️

  • @michaeloconnor1215
    @michaeloconnor1215 3 роки тому

    Great adventure as always

  • @tareskisloki8579
    @tareskisloki8579 3 роки тому

    Did a trip through there when I first joined a 4wd club many, many years ago, didn't have a snorkel but the water was much lower, barely hub height. It was a very memorable trip, I haven't actually done it since. As for the audio, it was good. I could hear you easily, and wasn't blasted by music as happens so often with youtube videos.

  • @stevekeenes4030
    @stevekeenes4030 3 роки тому

    Another amazing adventure from Tyler, wouldn't have ever doubted it !! awesome stuff mate.

  • @maxhill1146
    @maxhill1146 3 роки тому +3

    That's a great track do it every time I am at my parents place just back from the start. Big oakie is good for a swim

  • @alanheather8441
    @alanheather8441 3 роки тому

    Another great video with excellent content keep them coming Tyler

  • @CliveWebbAustralia
    @CliveWebbAustralia 3 роки тому

    I loved this video, probably because fast moving river crossings have always scared the crap out of me. Very entertaining, thank you....

  • @pacman5590
    @pacman5590 3 роки тому

    Interesting views on a snorkel - I don’t buy the cleaner /cooler air theory, but can understand water ingress (only if it’s a sealed unit). That said, if you’re going to do deep water crossings, breather kits for your diffs and gearbox are a must, as well as a snorkel!

    • @TylerThompson90
      @TylerThompson90  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah both our airboxes are sealed and we have breather kits for diffs, transfer case and gearbox

  • @djh4wd516
    @djh4wd516 3 роки тому

    Thanks guys , love that area 🥰

  • @Handleyman
    @Handleyman 3 роки тому

    Big thumbs up from me for the sound. No issues at all. All the boys out for a bit of Aussie fun. What could be better? Cheers

  • @fwdadventuresza254
    @fwdadventuresza254 3 роки тому

    Another vid filled with awesome scenery👍🏻👍🏻 love the water crossings and the bloopers🤣🤣

  • @graemecooper4100
    @graemecooper4100 3 роки тому

    I agree with you about snorkel before lockers. Crazy comment.

  • @dimitristsagdis7340
    @dimitristsagdis7340 3 роки тому +1

    I got tense just watching you doing all these river crossings:-))

  • @charliebruce4132
    @charliebruce4132 3 роки тому

    Awesome, Tyler! Good editing and great content!

  • @garrygraham7901
    @garrygraham7901 3 роки тому

    Great episode, lads. The whole tablelands areas of NSW are looking so green from all the rain, especially compared to a year ago. We adjusted our adventure down from Coffs to the south east forests near Bombala at the same time as your trip when the Vic borders restrictions kicked in and wrecked our plan for the high country.

    • @TylerThompson90
      @TylerThompson90  3 роки тому +1

      Cheers mate. We are hoping to get down the VHC at easter if the borders are all open then

  • @0.robinson.1
    @0.robinson.1 3 роки тому

    That's Insanee!!!!

  • @craigabbott1953
    @craigabbott1953 3 роки тому

    Another great vid champ

  • @MudducksTouringAustralia
    @MudducksTouringAustralia 3 роки тому

    Another great clip mate, audio was great. I for one would go a snorkel before almost any other mod. Cheers Steve

  • @waynelemmon3007
    @waynelemmon3007 3 роки тому

    Love the Bathurst/Hill End area. So many awesome camping spots out there

  • @Malc664
    @Malc664 3 роки тому

    That video went quick. That means it's totally awesome.

  • @misdamagoo213
    @misdamagoo213 3 роки тому

    Great stuff guys. Always gutsy move to cross flowing river not knowing where the exit is!

  • @ABL973
    @ABL973 3 роки тому

    Audio sounded good for me. Adventure looked awesome for you. Thanks!

  • @johnhannonHanno
    @johnhannonHanno 3 роки тому

    Great film and sound. Bit far for me to visit but beautiful country.

  • @TheDeansAroundOz
    @TheDeansAroundOz 3 роки тому +1

    Another great vid mate, audio is good. My parents live in Lithgow and I’ve driven around there before but never found these tracks, will have to get back there in the future

  • @davidowen8414
    @davidowen8414 3 роки тому

    Hello I just want to say how much I enjoy your videos they are are very entertaining I also have a Isuzu mux so always great to see how you dad goes keep up the great work

  • @louiskudlak2241
    @louiskudlak2241 3 роки тому

    Awesome, once again you’ve spoilt us for riches , 🏕🏕🏕🏕 spectacular bro, great drone footage, sound was great, 👍👍👍👍 ps received your clothing Thursday, lov it , great photos on the hoodies, thanks for the old style shirts 👍👍👍appreciate it buddy

    • @TylerThompson90
      @TylerThompson90  3 роки тому

      Thanks mate! Glad you like the hoodies and shirts 👌

  • @nzmarkb8713
    @nzmarkb8713 3 роки тому

    A snorkel is one of the first things I always fit, as you say it helps with dust not just water. Lockers are way lower in the list.
    Keep em coming mate 👍👍
    The sound balance is way better 👍

  • @bookrielly4654
    @bookrielly4654 3 роки тому

    such an awesome vid, loved the way your put the story together, love the music, top quality content

  • @terryoleary5424
    @terryoleary5424 3 роки тому

    Wow what an awesome day out , I can only imagine the work that went into making that Vlog . Well done 👍🏿

  • @Anthony-ex8xg
    @Anthony-ex8xg 3 роки тому

    Awesome video, mate. keep them coming...

  • @operation4wheelz
    @operation4wheelz 3 роки тому

    Not having a bull bar and snorkel are potential trip Enders... not having a locker and lift is frustrating

  • @nickkearns8063
    @nickkearns8063 3 роки тому

    Hi Tyler, My son Marco (4.5) and I are big fans of your videos. We are based in HK. Marco has a few questions --1) Will you ever be testing the Ford Bronco? 2) Have you seen the AMG 6x6 from Dubai? How would it do on your trails? 3) Have you seen a Ford Monster Raptor? How do your reckon it will do on the trails?

    • @TylerThompson90
      @TylerThompson90  3 роки тому

      Glad you're enjoying the videos! I haven't seen either of those 4wds sorry! haha Ill have to check them out. Would be keen to test the Bronco out at some stage!

  • @lyleneumann2245
    @lyleneumann2245 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video Tyler. Love water crossings.

  • @colbypearce7478
    @colbypearce7478 3 роки тому

    Awesome video Tyler; as usual!

  • @elitesuppswagga6782
    @elitesuppswagga6782 3 роки тому

    Great Vid 👍
    Awesome to see your fam doing it with you

  • @kevadshead
    @kevadshead 3 роки тому

    Awesome footage man OMG

  • @TheFriarHenderson
    @TheFriarHenderson 3 роки тому

    Another goodie👍. The sound sounded pretty good to me🤔

  • @raybourne5781
    @raybourne5781 3 роки тому

    Great Vid... One of your best

  • @shaunmccaw2911
    @shaunmccaw2911 3 роки тому

    Lockers before snorkel 😂cracking footage again mate loved the water crossings 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @shaddonaghue
    @shaddonaghue 3 роки тому

    Nice mate, such a nice area all through there. River was definitely pumping 👍👍

  • @4wdglampingaustralia102
    @4wdglampingaustralia102 3 роки тому

    Wow what a fantastic trip. I got excited a knee depth water this weekend at Turon. This is next level. No water in the cars?

  • @andrewbailey1886
    @andrewbailey1886 3 роки тому

    My first mod in the D22 was a snorkel, yoh never know when your gona come across something that exceeds you sur box, gary does well to get where he does, i still dont have lockers, great vid as always mate

  • @trentbrown6424
    @trentbrown6424 3 роки тому +2

    Cracker track, would be pretty nervous on such a long crossing like that... tree logs or deep wash outs.

  • @OverlandingwithBruce
    @OverlandingwithBruce 3 роки тому

    Awesome trip. Thank you for sharing. What an amazing country and lifestyle for you and your Kai.
    Oh and I would prefer a snorkel to lockers because I would prefer to be stuck than have my motor take in water

  • @bradg350
    @bradg350 3 роки тому

    Some of my favourite places in NSW..... Oh and first mod Snorkel if not tyres. Sound is fine to mate.

  • @travelsolo2677
    @travelsolo2677 3 роки тому

    Snorkel definitely before a locker👍👍 I have never had a vehicle with a locker, however all with snorkels. Been up some hairy tracks in Vic High Country and Cape York... snorkel + LT tyres + suspension should be first mods to a 4x4

  • @shauntaylor6175
    @shauntaylor6175 3 роки тому +11

    Everyone i know gets snorkels first, over lockkas, just ignore that clown ha ha!

  • @OldFellaDave
    @OldFellaDave 3 роки тому

    Water Crossings?? I thought you were sailing down those rivers ;) Sound was solid right through the video. Great stuff as usual ;)

  • @ryantilley-general.shenanigans
    @ryantilley-general.shenanigans 3 роки тому

    I'll weigh into the locker v snorkel debate, it totally comes down to the type of wheeling you do and fuel type you run. I've have petrol 4wds that were just for play and a snorkel would have been a waste of money. I've have diesel 4wds more for touring and a snorkel was a must.
    For you guys i agree that a snorkel should be a priority.

  • @jtw73160
    @jtw73160 3 роки тому

    You do a great job on your content!

  • @kanehartell5299
    @kanehartell5299 3 роки тому +1

    So when are you heading to the NT for a trip?
    Its a bit tough walking the water up here, unless you want to take your chance with the snapping handbags..🐊

  • @tahahamze4562
    @tahahamze4562 3 роки тому

    Hi brother what a beautiful track out near Sofala I pin pointed the location but no tracks marked on the hema maps but can see some on the Satellite images . Does that track just follow the river down a few kilometres and just comes back onto the same main roads ??
    Thank you .

  • @darrenmoore2
    @darrenmoore2 3 роки тому

    you are so lucky to have rivers to cross, wa is so dry

  • @Frank-bh3cm
    @Frank-bh3cm 3 роки тому +4

    Can you please change titles to be more descriptive? Area, town, national park, trail, makes a lot more sense for people who plan their own trips. Thx

    • @TylerThompson90
      @TylerThompson90  3 роки тому +5

      Ive explained this many times before, terrible for views. Used to do that, as soon as I stopped making boring descriptive titles I started getting 2-3 times the views

  • @baintravels3147
    @baintravels3147 3 роки тому

    Although Toyota have a great name and are over priced , you can upgrade three times with a patrol and they are of equivalent offroad capability for the cost of 1 cruiser.
    Will be interesting to see what you get .👍

  • @ShaunGud
    @ShaunGud 3 роки тому

    I have a MUX with a snorkel and no lockers too. You don’t need lockers to get off the beaten track but you do need a snorkel.....

  • @royby69
    @royby69 3 роки тому

    great video ,

  • @adrian41420
    @adrian41420 3 роки тому

    Awesome video🤙

  • @danielmartin7752
    @danielmartin7752 3 роки тому

    Tyler mate you didn't cross the river, you drove down it like a bloody highway!!!! Cracking vid mate

  • @robdogheartthrobmedia
    @robdogheartthrobmedia 3 роки тому

    On my MUX Lockers are last on the list of mods. Snorkel was first. Hasn't stopped me getting where I want to go.

  • @Gordon_L
    @Gordon_L 3 роки тому

    Have you ever put a gopro inside the engine bay to see what happens during a deep water crossing ? When your Dad was talking about signs of water over the battery and air box , I was wondering what was happening with the fan ?

    • @TylerThompson90
      @TylerThompson90  3 роки тому +1

      No we haven't mate but could do

    • @Gordon_L
      @Gordon_L 3 роки тому

      @@TylerThompson90 Awesome , that would be interesting , might need a led light or two . Cheers :-)

  • @onsonginternational5391
    @onsonginternational5391 3 роки тому

    Good stuff

  • @gzahnd
    @gzahnd 3 роки тому +1

    Audio was good!

  • @brendenbrewer2956
    @brendenbrewer2956 3 роки тому

    Like the vid yes you are spot on first mod is a snorkel in my opinion

  • @twiggys4x4touring
    @twiggys4x4touring 3 роки тому

    Great vid again, audio was fine ... would have struggled to have the balls to cross some of those rivers haha

  • @jeffntashadventures3438
    @jeffntashadventures3438 3 роки тому

    Another great video mate 👍

  • @deanryan5413
    @deanryan5413 3 роки тому

    How long did this trip take. I live in the hunter also

  • @meanderingmarnochs
    @meanderingmarnochs 3 роки тому

    Don't worry about some people mate, a snorkel is probably the best first mod to do. Lockers only give you a performance gain if you do lots of hard core tracks whereas a snorkel will give you performance gains 100% of the time on and off road

  • @bobrodgers2335
    @bobrodgers2335 3 роки тому

    Hi Tyler, enjoyed your video, in your recent clip you show where you had been and where you were going on a map, what maps are you using they seem to show a lot of detail, I look forward to your reply.
    Kind Regards
    Bob

    • @TylerThompson90
      @TylerThompson90  3 роки тому

      This one mate
      www.mapworld.com.au/products/sydney-4wd-adventure-map-meridian

    • @bobrodgers2335
      @bobrodgers2335 3 роки тому

      @@TylerThompson90 Thanks Tyler, I look forward to your future videos,