FLOODED & BOGGED! Do we get out? Once in a decade storm Floods Australia’s DRIEST town!

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  • This week on OFFGRID, Graham and the convoy are heading North on their way from Esperance to Darwin via the legendary 620KM long Oodnadatta Track. It's early in the season, and the crew are travelling ahead of the crowds and cool weather of the winter months; but that comes with its own risks.
    A late wet season rain obliterates the north end of the track, turning roads into rivers and making for wild conditions. The crew fights road closures, deep crossings and muddy bypasses and as they try to push through to one of Australia's remotest pubs, the Mt Dare Hotel.
    When and where is your next adventure? Tell us about it and spare no detail!
    Missed the last episode of OFFGRID? Check it out here: Australia’s Most Underrated 4WD & Camping Hotspot! Graham Blown Away
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  • @mightycarmods
    @mightycarmods Рік тому +439

    Excellent vid. Props to the camera guy too for getting so much coverage on his own 👌

    • @KungfufightU
      @KungfufightU Рік тому +76

      Ayyeee good to see the best 4WD channel in Australia tuning in!

    • @willmcc05
      @willmcc05 Рік тому +18

      ​@@KungfufightU in the world*

    • @Tom-lf8hx
      @Tom-lf8hx Рік тому +18

      Its good to see you guys watching these since you are the worlds best 4wding channel, maybe a collab to help this little channel out? 🤔ahahahahah ❤

    • @doriangray9735
      @doriangray9735 Рік тому +7

      Thanks MCM, that made my day.

    • @thechevyman999
      @thechevyman999 Рік тому +10

      Graham is lucky to get the attention of the best off-road channel in the world

  • @fatmanoverlanding
    @fatmanoverlanding Рік тому +353

    Reading the other comments, it's good to know that I'm not the only one that prefers the Offgrid episodes over the hard-wheeling ones. I hope you'll make the Offgrid series a permanent feature of your channel. They're inspirational road trips. 👍

    • @Oregun
      @Oregun Рік тому +8

      Agreed but Ausolo is even better. Graham solo . 🎉

    • @dylankeys2524
      @dylankeys2524 Рік тому +6

      Yep these are the only vids I watch on this channel

    • @davidmanning8329
      @davidmanning8329 Рік тому +8

      Off Grid & AuSolo are both the best on this channel. They're the things I watch and think 'I wanna do that...'

    • @aaronkameric1419
      @aaronkameric1419 Рік тому +4

      I’m sick of the Glasshouse mountains. I miss the large epic missions to the cape etc with the crew and affiliates. It seems the big treks have ceased for now apart from the Off Grid series. It’s ok but but too much Graham for me.

    • @johnbambo9036
      @johnbambo9036 Рік тому +1

      Agreed

  • @delhardy71
    @delhardy71 Рік тому +151

    I gotta say, I love the Off Grid series more than the other side of 4WD 24-7. I can't wait for the next episode. Love ya work guys.

    • @Alan.livingston
      @Alan.livingston Рік тому +9

      There’s only so many times you can watch dudes winching up a hill so it’s great they diversified.

    • @jarrodsinclair3844
      @jarrodsinclair3844 Рік тому +3

      @@fatplumber3887 could just be graham in his budgies and it’d still be a great watch. It’s nice to have something different to the typical “if you aren’t breaking something you aren’t wheeling right” episodes that every single 4wd show make

  • @ahasty_007
    @ahasty_007 Рік тому +42

    Big fan of the Off Grid series. Pretty much my entire bucket list and a good viewing

    • @Liplip40
      @Liplip40 Рік тому +1

      Really great content

  • @timd6651
    @timd6651 Рік тому +22

    Will someone please sign up Steph to her own series, she makes an excellent presenter, she's got it all !

  • @BearMarketMiner
    @BearMarketMiner Рік тому +46

    This trio is undefeated, such a fantastic group dynamic! Can't wait for the next leg of the journey. Safe travels team.

    • @the_useless_photographer
      @the_useless_photographer Рік тому +3

      Rubbish, it's like the one mate who brings his Mrs to the pub...it's all fake.

    • @BossLady263
      @BossLady263 11 місяців тому

      @@the_useless_photographer miss the boys.

    • @MrAshyb87
      @MrAshyb87 11 місяців тому

      @@the_useless_photographer Yeah they were all over it in the first episode "best trio ever *drooool*".
      They definitely visit the best spots, I'd much rather watch this than idiots rolling vehicles and breaking shit.

  • @MrThuggery
    @MrThuggery Рік тому +13

    Love the series Guys! Just an update to the story about ole mate who drove across the bridge due to the area being in flood. That bloke is my partner's uncle Stanley Cameron. He was on his way back up north to see his wife who lived in Alice. He thought what could go wrong after being told the the line was clear and no trains were coming? So he and his blue heeler Oscar (Don't think Oscar had much say in it), decided to transverse the rail line and drive across. Everything was fine until a ganger train was heading in the opposite direction! It all happened so quick and as I understand it, the train crew weren't paying particular attention to the line ahead (I mean why would you out in the middle of nowhere?), anyway Stanley tried to reverse the EJ Holden back but he ran out of time, jumped out, Oscar did the bolt never to be seen again (Smart dog I think), and the old EJ sits where it landed all these years later! And for your bait to catch yabbies? When I was on the footplate (Locomotive engineman) back in the 70/80s we used to get a weekly supply of a "sweaty" ( heavy duty cotton large cloth) and a cake of railway soap. Now that soap would without a doubt catch yabbies all day long! I believe due to the animal fat in the soap! Worked a treat!

  • @tomandhistruck
    @tomandhistruck Рік тому +13

    I love Graham’s Off-Grid series! It’s a great change of pace and I love how much these videos make me chuckle.
    It’s nice seeing this side of Australia, as I don’t live here. I love your hardcore wheel adventures you guys do here too. But this is a great new addition! 🎉

  • @Big-Pete
    @Big-Pete Рік тому +20

    I absolutely love this series. Keep it coming. ❤

  • @andrew.fenwick
    @andrew.fenwick Рік тому +7

    This is the greatest 4x4/adventure show on youtube! Absolutely love it and to be honest...a little jealous! Keep up the amazing work team!

  • @jojo.s_777
    @jojo.s_777 Рік тому +2

    So glad you are continuing on from WA and exploring further afield. So much history.. Love the old rusty structures and old pubs. Well done @ecomuse

  • @grahamkent8939
    @grahamkent8939 Рік тому +10

    This series is seriously enjoyable I know it’s different to what you normally do but this content is frigging great

  • @liamburgess6608
    @liamburgess6608 Рік тому +53

    You know it’s going to be a good Arvo when 4wd247 upload an off grid ep!

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 Рік тому +3

    Awesome video as always 4WD 24/7 Crew. Off grid is one of the best shows on UA-cam I always look forward to watching this series.

  • @HammerRocks
    @HammerRocks Рік тому +9

    Another epic Offgrid episode. Fantastic stuff. 👍

  • @Alex-zs6iv
    @Alex-zs6iv Рік тому +3

    Loving the Off Grid series so much! Giving me some great motivation to get my own rig and go bush again

  • @ianmessig949
    @ianmessig949 Рік тому +7

    Did the same trip last year. This is bringing back the best memories. Love it!

  • @graemetowner7257
    @graemetowner7257 Рік тому +15

    loving these off grid series....did Sydney to Uluru via Flinders, Oodnadatta, Mt Dare, Finke, McDonald Ranges last year, beautiful countryside to explore with kids, looking forward to next ep

  • @norco4life518
    @norco4life518 Рік тому +2

    I love these off grid videos.. I love the tough wheeling vids, but these touring trips really speak to me

  • @ronaldcampbell602
    @ronaldcampbell602 Рік тому +2

    Loved the soundtrack on this vid - it matched each sequence perfectly. I echo everyone else's comments in saying how much I enjoy the laid-back, adventurous vibes of this series.

  • @user-im1pe3op2h
    @user-im1pe3op2h Рік тому +1

    I love the off grid episodes it makes my day when I see a new one has been posted

  • @matthardey6722
    @matthardey6722 Рік тому +5

    I’m loving this series! Keep it up 👍

  • @hanshonstatzky961
    @hanshonstatzky961 Рік тому +2

    Another great vid. Loving the series well done.

  • @JMEAUS22
    @JMEAUS22 Рік тому +22

    I love these episodes. The adventure is what 4wding is all about.
    Yeah, everyone loves seeing some insane setup that can climb vertical walls, but the wow factor wears off eventually.
    The adventure of seeing somewhere new never does.

  • @michaelshan7141
    @michaelshan7141 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your video as I am planning exactly what you are doing in the video, great reference! Thank you!!

  • @stco2426
    @stco2426 Рік тому

    Magic. Really great to be following along. Thanks!

  • @onix5060
    @onix5060 Рік тому +3

    Love the cheeky red idea thanks. Adding that to my repertoire!

  • @bigfellasydney6970
    @bigfellasydney6970 Рік тому +1

    I've been hanging for Off Grid! Love it.. good one Cahill!

  • @baumie4618
    @baumie4618 Рік тому +2

    Lovin it! Graham, you'd think after watching you since the very early day's, I'd get tired of watching you.....but, I don't know how you stay so informative, entertaining and funny is beyond me! There's few times you see people that are good at what they do, you mate, are GREAT at what ya do. 👍🍻

  • @miket2304
    @miket2304 Рік тому +4

    Great stuff guys! As others have said much more relatable as not too many want to beat the crap out their 4WD. Grahams humour always enjoyable 👍

  • @eugene.lamping
    @eugene.lamping Рік тому

    What a amazing video again, love this offgrid serie!!

  • @ladytradiej8027
    @ladytradiej8027 Рік тому

    Fabulous!! And you added more still shots, love them. 🤩🤩

  • @gettinglostwithaj876
    @gettinglostwithaj876 Рік тому +1

    Just introduced someone to this episode. They are still laughing at Graham. Thanks mate. They are hooked.

  • @DihanK
    @DihanK Рік тому +1

    LOVING this series!!!

  • @darrenr1973
    @darrenr1973 10 місяців тому

    Absolutely love this series. And Steph, you are GORGEOUS.

  • @brendancory5549
    @brendancory5549 Рік тому +1

    love your Off-grid Video's makes me so much more enthusiastic to get out there

  • @isnoo1
    @isnoo1 Рік тому

    Oh mate you have me in fits here!! LOOOOVE this series.......... More More More PLEASE!!

  • @rahulkalra8989
    @rahulkalra8989 Рік тому

    Epic and heart-stopping! I love this!

  • @gnr8ionx
    @gnr8ionx 11 місяців тому

    Cracking clip chief, really enjoyed it 👌🏼

  • @riaanodendaal7741
    @riaanodendaal7741 Рік тому

    These off grid episodes are fantastic, makes a person want to pack and go... so jealous...

  • @mizmila249
    @mizmila249 Рік тому

    Awesome series. I can’t wait for the next episode

  • @chrisspies8123
    @chrisspies8123 Рік тому

    Another great vif Off-gridians! Cant wait for the next instalment

  • @heathwellsNZ
    @heathwellsNZ Рік тому +1

    These off-grid episodes are fabulous!

  • @shutthegate8232
    @shutthegate8232 Рік тому

    Thanks team. Enjoy the travels.

  • @babeyoulove1883
    @babeyoulove1883 Рік тому +2

    officially this off grid is better than the main show.... Love this

  • @user-zh4xi9nw7l
    @user-zh4xi9nw7l Рік тому

    Great episode, the Offgrid series just seems to be getting better. Keep up the good work. Agree with some of the other comments that there is only so much mud puddles & winching you can watch. Offgrid is where the entertainment is.

  • @campingsmiths2171
    @campingsmiths2171 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely loving the Off Grid series!!!!!🍻

  • @Jellosister
    @Jellosister 8 місяців тому

    Amazing, just amazing. The cameraman is a legend for getting top tier footage of Australia. This channel has been just so amazing. I fell in love with 4WD and i dont even own one 😂
    Best channel!

  • @robertlewis7237
    @robertlewis7237 Рік тому

    thank you for great super detail video as great watching this in beauty of Australia

  • @alisonphilp7497
    @alisonphilp7497 Рік тому

    Epic guys that wat great can’t wait for the next one off grid❤️🇦🇺🤙🙏

  • @markryan5493
    @markryan5493 Рік тому

    Brilliant, love this stuff more than the diff smashing stuff of tough tracks. Im 60 & done my share of hard tracks. love this.

  • @BJandRae
    @BJandRae 11 місяців тому

    We are really enjoying the off grid series. Graham has long been a favourite. Steph and Harley are adding nicely to the series. I’m quite envious of the camps you are getting to. We will head out in 6 weeks.

    • @4WD247
      @4WD247  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for tuning in - enjoy your trip!

  • @everredfox9174
    @everredfox9174 Рік тому

    Love following you guys, gr8 friendship you guys have! I gotta get out there!!!!!

  • @thatguyoi
    @thatguyoi Рік тому

    Day two of being home sick from work and getting to catch up on the last few episodes
    Yeeew !!! Thanks for killing the boredom

  • @LuqmanAbdullahMohammed3005
    @LuqmanAbdullahMohammed3005 Рік тому +4

    BIG LOVE FROM 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹.. LOVE THE VIDEO GUYS

  • @paulsmit8147
    @paulsmit8147 Рік тому

    Nice one guys, loving this series, 'off grid overlanding' ........🤙

  • @stevespoor9163
    @stevespoor9163 Рік тому +1

    There is nothing better than watching this. This is living the dream you lucky buggers

  • @domsta2008
    @domsta2008 Рік тому +3

    I must say I love the sound of that vk56 Patrol...

  • @conner8177
    @conner8177 Рік тому +19

    Grahams adventures> anything else

  • @annettehewitson6426
    @annettehewitson6426 Рік тому +3

    My partner use to work on the railway ,he use to tell me how he was base at mount Sarah go down to Alberta an travel down the line in old Holden Ford to the pub ,back in 1978 Oodnadatta was a busy pub on fri or Saturday night,go north about a mile an a track follows the rail line.they’re were the days,wonder you never kept following the old rail line north an bypass road closed.good video.

  • @shahzadakram3070
    @shahzadakram3070 10 місяців тому +2

    Amazing video, amazing people.
    Thanks for sharing. Love from Pakistan

  • @leighchamberlain25
    @leighchamberlain25 4 місяці тому

    Like most of 24/7 videos, I'm watching this for the 3rd time...
    That drone footage 😮
    Cahill, you need that young fella on your permanent team! It was impeccable!

  • @gnome4x480
    @gnome4x480 Рік тому

    Super keen to follow along with this adventure! Can't wait to get back down the Oodnadatta Track :)

  • @anulfadventures
    @anulfadventures Рік тому +3

    I am absolutely hooked on these "Off Grid" adventures. Keep up the good work guys and dolls.

  • @Jaypriestley
    @Jaypriestley Рік тому

    The ultimate video good job guys 👍🏼

  • @jacokpack01
    @jacokpack01 Рік тому

    Love it, great video.Way to go!

  • @katrockhold2791
    @katrockhold2791 Рік тому

    Love this series and Steph’s hats too!

  • @Wolf4wdadventures.576
    @Wolf4wdadventures.576 Рік тому +11

    One on the best series to date.... Offgrid. 👍

  • @jonnewton5929
    @jonnewton5929 Рік тому +4

    Steph and Harley have got to do their own channel after this. Great people just out there enjoying this marvellous country of ours. Cheers to Off Grid 🙌

  • @joshdawson7246
    @joshdawson7246 Рік тому +2

    Loving the off grid!!

  • @Mattydebbarma
    @Mattydebbarma 11 місяців тому

    love this kind of life.. no worry no tense.. jus live the way it is...fun

  • @jorgemidencearauz1232
    @jorgemidencearauz1232 9 місяців тому

    Hey there folks! I love your videos. Keep it up! U guys rock 🤘🏻

  • @780Aleks-AB
    @780Aleks-AB 3 місяці тому

    That's awesome you found some decent snow! And mostly nobody broke 😆

  • @scooter0958
    @scooter0958 Рік тому

    Great show again loving the off grid series and can’t wait for the next episode. When did you actually head go up there?.
    Cheers Scoot

  • @1nf1d31
    @1nf1d31 Рік тому +5

    Nothing like a gorgeous woman that loves to drive in the mud and does a great job at doing so!!! hell yeah! Great episode!!!

  • @brettmoyle8175
    @brettmoyle8175 Рік тому

    Loving the Off grid series 👍

  • @isnoo1
    @isnoo1 Рік тому

    YES!! You are back!!!!!!

  • @craigtomkinson2837
    @craigtomkinson2837 Рік тому

    Lovely Ep guys

  • @MD-np2me
    @MD-np2me Рік тому +1

    Love the off grid series

  • @Rooster1172T
    @Rooster1172T Рік тому

    Perfect timing for my cooking dinner watch yeww!!

  • @ChargerMagnum440
    @ChargerMagnum440 4 місяці тому

    ooh its been years since i had a bit of marron. used to get them around Pemberton WA... fabulous

  • @jameshicks590
    @jameshicks590 Рік тому

    Love these series ❤️

  • @jo_clarke1960
    @jo_clarke1960 Рік тому +1

    Enjoy these episodes, look great trips. Remember seeing Graham sat at same pub for Simmo episode. Think Thursday's should be kept for the longer formats and Tuesday for tye stuff like rig updates. Wouldn't mind seeing some more long distance track opening stuff.

  • @RatdogDRB
    @RatdogDRB Рік тому

    This series is so much better than the "let's break stuff" ones. Good stuff.

  • @outandaboutinthent6220
    @outandaboutinthent6220 Рік тому +3

    Good show.
    Valuable lesson learnt.
    Dont try and bypass the main track.
    Usually the main track is somewhat hard under a few inches of slush, hence why the water is pooled. Its also generally compacted from repeated use.
    Driving off the main track and onto virgin is a recipe for disaster.

  • @roady7410
    @roady7410 Рік тому +1

    These guys would have arrived a couple of days after we left Mt Dare after being stuck there for 6 days. We got to Dare the night the rains came through, the whole place was flooded outside of the levy.We had an 11 vehicle convoy, it was carnage getting out.Good times!!

  • @bbqridge
    @bbqridge Рік тому +2

    Great video that shows it just like it is. I also like the way you speak very clearly , unlike a lot of Aussies, ( but you could slow it down a bit sometimes for those that are not Aussies)

  • @bullzye101
    @bullzye101 Рік тому

    awesome stuff guys what a awesome trip ... big thumbs up

  • @user-zs9fp3zu5r
    @user-zs9fp3zu5r Місяць тому +1

    40 years living on and driving the red dirt taught me " if its hard enough to hold water , its hard enough to drive through, especially in road trains, its always the edges and so called bypasses that catch you out....of course totally different to alot of soils...

  • @baker42695
    @baker42695 Рік тому

    great ep. Graham is a crack up🤣

  • @bellbalace
    @bellbalace 4 місяці тому

    Australian outback is so beautiful and to me very peaceful, just few good friends and nature. Nothing better that that. One of my bucket list is to camp there and just relax❤️🙏🏼

  • @chris-4bie
    @chris-4bie 7 місяців тому

    Cheers to all the camera operators who make this channel happen.

  • @ArtstradaMagazine
    @ArtstradaMagazine Рік тому

    Australian off-road RV design is so awesome

  • @duckman12569
    @duckman12569 Рік тому +1

    Graham must be permanently coated with a thin layer of bearing grease the way he smoothly ducks awkward situations.
    An honor to watch you work sir

  • @francisdoss8642
    @francisdoss8642 6 днів тому

    You folks are fantastic...Keep going...Thanks to some Australian friends in Auroville (India), that I was able to follow your accents to about 80%...Great going folks...& thanks for taking us along...

  • @sharynhillton8193
    @sharynhillton8193 Рік тому

    thanks for the cliffhanger of a finish there..... oh my gaaawd.😬😲😮

  • @reallyskeptical
    @reallyskeptical Рік тому +2

    Love the argument on yabbies.. its an Aussie thing. All the yabbies in western Australia are introduced from the south. In 1932 fun fact.

  • @dogg15
    @dogg15 Рік тому +10

    Tells everyone not to drive on the wet roads. Continues on dragging 2 caravans through.

    • @ianweal3081
      @ianweal3081 Рік тому +2

      I commented on this also, but alas, appears moderator must've liked my factual points, my comment has been removed.
      That was a closed road, I know, I was out there.
      Why didn't they see anyone else, hmm, because everyone else was doing the right thing, as I did, looked up SA Parks Webb Site, and stayed off the red hilighted closed road.

    • @russthemuss8142
      @russthemuss8142 Рік тому

      Driving outback roads a bit, it is terrible damage I see when vehicles drive on wet roads. Takes months for the maintenance crews to fix ruts made by impatient folks who can't wait - or go around.

  • @Marshall1Boswood
    @Marshall1Boswood Рік тому +2

    Nice one graham. The big patrol getting it done. Left over roo strew, spud and vegemite and some oily tina... Getting desperate there mate.

  • @KXRYDER450
    @KXRYDER450 Рік тому

    Watching from NZ. Your the man Graham🤙